Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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